Kitchen Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
About the Role
Would you like to join the largest Health and fitness operator in Europe with a personal development plan whilst working alongside a proud team with the passion to serve?
A career with David Lloyd Clubs as a Kitchen Assistant is hugely rewarding. We like to think we have the best environment, the best equipment and the best people. Alongside this we give you the tools and opportunity to grow and develop, advance, and progress through our internal training programmes.
So, what are the benefits of working for David Lloyd Clubs?
As part of the Kitchen team you will enjoy a great range of benefits that you’ll be hard pressed to find anywhere else in the industry:
- No split shifts!
- Free Club Membership* for you and your family
- Discounts on our products such as Swimming / Tennis Lessons and Personal Training.
- Unlimited 50% discount on food and drinks
- Opportunity for advancement and career progression
- Flexible Shift Patterns
- Learning and Development Opportunities.
- Wagestream App allowing you to be paid on demand
- Benefits Suite
And what qualifications, skills and experience do I need?
The Club Room is the hub of the club where our members expect quality, healthy meals and exceptional service in a comfortable environment where they can work, relax or socialise with friends and family. So selecting the right Kitchen Assistant is the key.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant who will take pride in delivering exceptional service to our members and is happy to work with our passionate team to ensure a premium experience across the whole club.
Previous experience in a kitchen preparing food to a high standard is desirable but not essential, if you are passionate about food this is all you need! We can train you on everything else you need to be successful.
You will work closely with the Head Chef and play your part for ensuring the kitchen operates within its agreed budgets and that food hygiene and health and safety compliance is maintained at all times.
So whether you are looking to kick start your career with us for the first time or if you are now retired and looking to stay active and provide brilliant customer service our members can count on; we would love to hear from you.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Sports & Recreation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Assistant roles across David Lloyd Clubs's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Sports & Recreation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,025 - £22,399 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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